Monthly Archives: March 2011

Hammer Films’ The Resident Blu-ray review

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Rene

In famed horror studio Hammer Films’ The Resident, Oscar-winner Hilary Swank plays Dr. Juliet Dermer, an attractive doctor who thinks she’s found the perfect New York City apartment to start her new life after ending a long relationship with a … Continue reading →

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TRON: Legacy 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack review

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Rene

Tron: Legacy, the sequel to the cult classic 1982 film Tron, takes viewers back to the world of “The Grid,” this time with 30 years of technology to play with. Original stars Jeff Bridges (Kevin Flynn) and Bruce Boxleitner return, … Continue reading →

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Scarface comes to Blu-ray and he’s bringing an art contest like no other

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Rene

With machine guns blazing, the explosive cult classic crime epic Scarface hits Blu-ray on September 6, 2011, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Considered one of the most influential gangster films ever made, Scarface’s gritty depiction of Tony Montana’s lethal ambition … Continue reading →

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Alan Rickman joins Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz in remake of British crime caper

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Rene

Crime Scene Pictures’ Adam Ripp and Rob Paris announced that Alan Rickman (Harry Potter Series, Alice in Wonderland) and Sir Tom Courtenay (The Golden Compass) have joined the cast of Gambit, which is based on the 1966 British caper comedy … Continue reading →

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Win the ultimate beach vacation to San Diego from the producers of Soul Surfer

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Rene

Now is your chance to show them just how much they mean to you. In support of TriStar and FilmDistrict’s upcoming inspirational drama Soul Surfer, producers have launched the “Who’s Your Champion?” Contest, which is live on the Official Soul … Continue reading →

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Restricted trailer for comedy Your Highness now online

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Rene

Universal Pictures has debuted a new restricted trailer for the period comedy Your Highness on MSN Movies. Also released were some new character movie posters featuring stars Danny McBride, James Franco and Natalie Portman. Pineapple Express director David Gordon Green … Continue reading →

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Two-time Oscar winner Elizabeth Taylor has died

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Rene

Multiple news websites have reported that two-time Oscar winner Elizabeth Taylor, one of the last of the classic Hollywood icons, is dead at the age of 79. According to reports, Taylor passed away early this morning in Los Angeles, after … Continue reading →

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New images from espionage thriller Hanna now online

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Rene

Focus Features has released new images from Atonement director Joe Wright’s upcoming espionage thriller Hanna, which hits theaters on April 8, 2011. A teenage girl goes out into the world for the first time — and has to battle for … Continue reading →

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Peter Jackson begins shooting long-delayed The Hobbit adaptations

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Rene

Production has begun in Wellington, New Zealand, on The Hobbit, Peter Jackson’s long-delayed two film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece. The Hobbit is set in Middle-earth 60 years before Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, which Jackson and his filmmaking … Continue reading →

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt character revealed for The Dark Knight Rises

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Rene

Variety reported that Joseph Gordon-Levitt has officially signed on to star in The Dark Knight Rises, re-teaming with his Inception director Christopher Nolan. We’ve now learned that Gordon-Levitt has been cast as Alberto Falcone, the son of Mafia leader Carmine … Continue reading →

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Stephen King in talks to pen an episode of The Walking Dead

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Rene

IGN reports that during The Walking Dead panel at Chicago’s C2E2 pop culture event, it was revealed that author Stephen King is in talks to write an episode of Season 2. No surprise since the iconic horror author has a … Continue reading →

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IFC Midnight unleashes a new horror in theaters and on-demand

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Rene

IFC Midnight released the slasher film Choose today in select theaters, from director Marcus Graves and starring Katheryn Winnick (Love & Other Drugs) and Kevin Pollack (That Thing You Do!, The Usual Suspects). In Choose, the peace and tranquility of … Continue reading →

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New posters released for the MMA-themed film Warrior

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Rene

Lionsgate has released the official posters for the film Warrior on the movie’s Facebook page. Hitting theaters September 9th, Warrior stars Tom Hardy (Inception) and Joel Edgerton (Animal Kingdom), and was directed by Gavin O’Connor (Miracle). Here is the synopsis … Continue reading →

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Action horror film Outpost: Black Sun begins shooting

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rene

Content and Black Camel Pictures announced today that principal photography has begun on Outpost: Black Sun, the sequel to the indie action horror Outpost. Content co-developed the script with Black Camel Pictures and it is produced in association with Matador … Continue reading →

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Blank City trailer features Jim Jarmusch, Debbie Harry, Steve Buscemi, Fab 5 Freddy, John Waters and more

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rene

Check out the trailer for Blank City below, featuring interviews with Jim Jarmusch, Debbie Harry, Steve Buscemi, John Lurie, Fab 5 Freddy, Thurston Moore, Richard Kern, Lydia Lunch, Amos Poe, Eric Mitchell, James Nares, Maripol, Ann Magnuson, James Chance, Beth … Continue reading →

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Dylan Dog: Dead of Night gets stunning new poster art, trailer and web presence

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rene

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night is a new horror/comedy film based on one of the world’s most popular comics. Brandon Routh plays Dylan Dog, world famous private investigator specializing in affairs of the undead. His PI business card reads “No … Continue reading →

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Win one of three copies of psychological shocker Beneath the Dark starring The Sopranos’ Jamie-Lynn Sigler

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rene

Three readers have a chance to win a copy of the thriller Beneath the Dark, starring Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler. The unrated psychological shocker will drive even the most well-traveled horror fan around the bend. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered … Continue reading →

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Win one of two DVD copies of the French drama Father of my Children

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rene

Film Fetish is giving two readers the chance to win a copy of The Father of my Children, the new film from acclaimed French director Mia Hansen-Love. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered to win this and all other contests, your … Continue reading →

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Watch the Sucker Punch-based animated short film The Trenches

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rene

This animated short, The Trenches, takes place in the fantasy world of Zack Snyder’s upcoming film Sucker Punch, which hits theaters on March 25, 2011. Sucker Punch stars Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, Carla Gugino, … Continue reading →

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Black Swan director Aronofsky exiting The Wolverine sequel

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rene

Darren Aronofsky is bowing out of 20th Century Fox’s sequel The Wolverine, saying the project would keep him out of the country for too long, according to THR. There are plans to shoot significant portions of the film in Japan. … Continue reading →

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Win 1 of 3 copies of indie drama One Week starring Fringe star Joshua Jackson

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rene

Three Film Fetish readers have the chance to win a copy of One Week, a poignant drama featuring Fringe’s Joshua Jackson, who takes an unexpected journey of discovery. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered to win this and all other contests, … Continue reading →

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Win 1 of 2 copies of the horror film described as The Hills Have Eyes meets Deliverance

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rene

Film Fetish is giving readers the chance to win one of two copies of the film described as The Hills Have Eyes meets Deliverance. Enter to win a copy of the horror film Shadow on DVD. PLEASE NOTE: To be … Continue reading →

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Win 1 of 3 copies of the film No One Knows About Persian Cats on DVD

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rene

Film Fetish is giving 3 readers the chance to win a copy of director Bahman Ghobadi’s film No One Knows About Persian Cats, about a generation’s search for personal and creative freedom. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered to win this … Continue reading →

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Win A&E’s 4 Blu-ray Earth and Beyond prize pack

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rene

One lucky reader is going to win A&E Home Video’s “Earth and Beyond” Blu-ray prize pack, thanks to yours truly. The giveaway includes complete Blu-ray editions of Ancient Aliens-Season One Blu-ray, Life After People – The Series: The Complete Season … Continue reading →

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Win a 365 DVD library from Sony Pictures

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rene

In celebration of the launch of their new iPhone and iPad app, My Daily Clip, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is giving Twitter users a chance to win 365 DVDs from their vast library of titles. You have until April 11th … Continue reading →

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Radha Mitchell and Sean Bean return for Silent Hill 3D sequel

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Rene

Producers Samuel Hadida and Don Carmody announced today that the stars of Silent Hill, Radha Mitchell (The Crazies, Surrogates), Sean Bean (HBO’s upcoming Game of Thrones, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Lord of the Rings), and Deborah … Continue reading →

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A brand new batch of images from Donnie Yen’s Legend of the Fist

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Rene

Well Go USA and Variance Films have released details of their upcoming release of Donnie Yen’s Legend of the Fist: The Legend of Chen Zhen, which will begin a limited release on April 22, 2011. The film was directed by … Continue reading →

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First trailer for sci-fi thriller Super 8 hits the net

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Rene

Paramount Pictures has released the first real teaser trailer for J.J. Abrams next film, Super 8. Steven Spielberg is producing Super 8, which hits theaters on June 10, 2011, and stars Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler, Amanda Michalka, Ron Eldard, Noah … Continue reading →

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Hard Candy director lands Daredevil movie, but not before Dracula thriller

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Rene

Variety reports that Hard Candy director David Slade, who also steered The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, will direct the next Daredevil movie for Fox. Peter Chernin will produce the project, which doesn’t have a writer yet, according to a THR report. … Continue reading →

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Warner Brothers releases heaps of new Sucker Punch images

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Rene

Close your eyes. Open your mind. You will be unprepared. Sucker Punch is an epic action fantasy that takes us into the vivid imagination of a young girl whose dream world provides the ultimate escape from her darker reality. Unrestrained … Continue reading →

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